Baseball’s balance of power has a funny way of shifting when least expected. What once seemed like a predictable script has taken a sharp turn, and suddenly, the Boston Red Sox find themselves in a position their rivals can only envy. As for the New York Yankees? Well, let’s just say their medical staff is getting more screen time than their sluggers.

Although never the favorites, the Boston Red Sox have always been lurking in the background to take the top spot. Now, they have the golden chance to have everything they wanted for the past many years, and even the New York Yankees may not be able to stop them.

It seems logical to back the Red Sox with the Yankees having a very depleted lineup, right? The New York Yankees lost Giancarlo Stanton to an elbow injury, and there is no exact time of his return. It is the same for Gerrit Cole, as the news is that he will have to undergo Tommy John surgery, and with that, his season is almost over. One of their top pitchers, Luis Gil, experienced a high-grade strain, and the projection is that he will be back by June.

With all these problems in their own home, the chances of the Yankees troubling the Red Sox are low. The Boston Red Sox did not just play through their offseason but seemed to be very active. They added Golden Glover Alex Bregman, Garrett Crochet, and Walker Buehler. With the Red Sox already having Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers, these additions make the team more dangerous.

The New York Yankees might still talk a big game, but with their stars stuck in the trainer’s room, words won’t win them the AL. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are healthy, hungry, and ready to take over. If New York’s best hope is a speedy recovery, Boston’s best hope is simply playing baseball—and that’s a problem the Yankees can’t fix with rehab.

Fans have their say on why the Red Sox is the best AL team right now

Baseball fans aren’t known for holding back their opinions, and right now, the verdict is loud and clear. While some teams scramble for answers, the Boston Red Sox have done something far more effective—they’ve given fans reasons to believe. As for the competition? Let’s just say the excuses are piling up faster than Judge’s home run count.

This is what a valuable addition does to a team. The Red Sox, who have always been the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th best in the American League, are now being called the best team in the American League. They have gotten some help from other teams with the injuries, but that’s only part of the story. Even then, the Red Sox have made significant strides toward their goal, and it’s showing with their fans backing them fully.

Well, here is a list of teams shared by another fan that are currently better than the Yankees in the AL but guess who tops the list? While the other teams will still need things to go their way and rely on lady luck, the Red Sox have no such concerns. They are charging full speed toward the ALCS—or maybe even the World Series.

Will the Boston Red Sox going deep into the postseason really be a surprise? They won a World Series in 2018, so it won’t really surprise most. They also bolstered their squad with the addition of Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler. So, it is looking sunny for the Red Sox.

When a rival fan is saying that your team has a better chance, it means that you have a better chance. We don’t usually see baseball fans talking well about another team but this is something that no baseball fan can deny right now. The Boston Red Sox are simply better than other, right now.

There is something different about the Red Sox this season and you can feel it. Maybe it’s the new star power, maybe it’s the Yankees’ misfortunes, or maybe it’s just destiny knocking. Finally, it looks like the Red Sox have built a team that can dominate, and they are ready for it.

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